Dateline Philippines: Itchy Worm Attack/Remedy
Dateline Philippines: Itchy Worm Attack/Remedy. The following is a true account that occurred to my asawa (spouse) recently. (Photo credit: MiKheila's SuperMom) (more…)
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Manggahan Festival 2018 Street Dancers Sizzle
Celebrating the Silver Glory of the Manggahan Festival in Guimaras were “The Kano” and “The Sainted Patient Wife.” “Manggahan Festival 2018 Street Dancers Sizzle” was a delightful treasure to behold. While my wife is the resident disco dancer in our family, I do not have any rhythm whatsoever. I’m a white guy. White guys can’t jump and white guys can’t dance. (more…)
“Good Day”Coffee’s Amazing Health Benefits
Years ago when I worked for AT&T back in Central Illinois, I would kick start my mornings with an icy cold can of Diet Coke. There was a drive-up coffee shop on Sixth Street in Springfield only a few blocks from my work. But I didn’t want to miss out on my free parking spot on the street. There were no parking meters five blocks from my job, so I never stopped for a cup of “Joe.” I wasn't about to pay 30 bucks a month for a parking spot on a lot. Plus, a coffee would have cost me about two or three bucks back then, too lavish for my tight-fisted ways. (more…)
10 Questions You Should Ask before You Move to the Philippines
What are the 10 questions you should ask before you move to the Philippines? After residing in the Philippines for over eight years now, I’ve encountered several expats that sometimes find themselves in dire straits. Whether it be financial, relationship or health issues, take stock of the following questions and determine your own personal readiness for a move to the Philippines. (more…)
Traveling to the Philippines? Here’s CDC’s Recommended Vaccines
Traveling to the Philippines? Here's the Center for Disease Control, CDC's, recommended vaccines for traveling to the Philippines. (more…)
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Top 5 Reasons for Moving to the Philippines
I’ve resided in the Philippines for over eight years now. Thankfully, by the grace of God I met a beautiful Filipina through a pen pal service in June of 1999. We married in January 2000 upon my first trip to the Philippines. While I occasionally might complain about the power outages, brownouts, on our island province of Guimaras, I wouldn’t trade living in “paradise” for anything. Let me present to you my “Top 5 Reasons for Moving to the Philippines.” (more…)
Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?
A serious topic for today's post: "Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?" Do you think that if you move to the Philippines and become ill that the Philippine government will help you out? You're not in Kansas anymore, Pilgrim. YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR ANY CONTINGENCY BEFORE MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES. There's no safety net for foreigners in "paradise". (more…)
Ph Peso Sinks to 6-Year Low Vs. USD
Good news for all of you American expats living in the Philippines: Ph Peso Sinks to 6-Year Low Vs. USD. Yes, dear readers, it's time for another exchange rate rant. (more…)
Latest Update: Our New Home in the Philippines
I'm on Filipino Time. That's my excuse, anyway, for not having any new posts in over a week. Sure, I could blame the Manggahan Festival now being held in Guimaras, the island province my asawa and I live on, but using "Filipino Time" sounds like a good scapegoat for my laziness. (more…)
Our Filipino Car Insurance Report
Our Filipino car insurance report was a virgin experience for both my asawa and me. My loving wife sideswiped a sand and gravel truck on the husky size the other day and came out on the losing end. Our new Ford Ranger XLT passenger truck was not even a week old. It was the battle of David and Goliath and David, the little guy, got his ass kicked this time.
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